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Re: Nobody seems to know what it is
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Oct 29 16:51:31 2003
Michele,
The ortho evra patch could very well be causing your nausea and
headaches. I would ask the doctor, maybe he could suggest another form
of treatment. The fatigue is likely caused by the extensive bleeding,
try taking a multi-vit with iron. Maybe your doctor wants to do an
ultrasound while you are menstruating so he can see if your uterus is
swollen or enlarged? I hate it that doctors never tell you WHY they are
doing what they are doing, and they always act annoyed if you ask...But,
as long as your doctor is actively trying to find the cause of your pain
and other symptoms, he is doing his job. Good luck with your next
visit, let us know how it turns out...and don't give up until someone
gives you an answer as to why you are hurting.
God Bless,
Jules
At Wed, 29 Oct 2003, Michele wrote:
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>Jules,
>thanks so much for the info-The Dr did suggest adenomyosis. I did read
>up on this somewhat. I didn't find that all my symptoms correspond?
>Like the headache and nausea. What I do know is is i just keep feeling
>more and more nauseous, bigger headaches and sooo tired. The headaches
>and nausea come and go throughout the day. I am so frustrated... Could
>they be from the otho evra patch?? I go for a dr visit while
>menstruating next-=why is that. He does do ultrasounds in office-would
>he be doing that???
>
>At Wed, 29 Oct 2003, anonymous wrote:
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>>Michele, I am not a doctor, but it sounds to me like you may have
>>adenomyosis. This is a disease often referred to as internal
>>endometriosis where the endometrial cells burrow inside the uterus. This
>>causes a lot of pain, and the only cure that I am aware of is a hysto.
>>This is also one of the only real ways to diagnose it. Without a hysto,
>>the diagnosis is based upon suspicion by the doctor and ruling out any
>>and all other possible causes, though they can also take a sample during
>>a lap from the uterus and test it. My understanding is that it occurs
>>after pregnancy due to trama to the uterus. Read up on it and ask your
>>doctor if you think it could be your problem. Good luck!
>>Jules
>>
>>At Wed, 29 Oct 2003, Michele wrote:
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>>>I am hoping someone can help. I have had severe bleeding, cramping and
>>>very short cycles forever. Have 3 kids...After last one (now 21 months
>>>old) took depo shot. Bled for 6 months. laproscopy was normal within
>>>last year. Went to new GYN -he found a cyst and alot of vericosity in
>>>my uterus. HAVE BEEN HAVING ALOT OF CRAMPING AND BACK PAIN between
>>>actual menstruating- pain down back of my leg. He put me on
>>>patch-hormones. Went back-cyst is shrinking...pain is worse AND I have
>>>been feeling nausous on and off thru-out the day with off and on
>>>headaches. He is thinkjing endomet inside uterine wall....Any ideas
>>>what is wrong with me-I am going crazy
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